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Private, waterfront sandy bayside beach & pathway to Gulf Beach. Dog Friendly.

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private, waterfront sandy bayside beach & pathway to Gulf Beach. Dog Friendly.

Hang out and Relax at our spacious cottage on the bay. SeaDream offers sweeping vistas of the bay from our oversized deck at the rear of our home and grand Gulf views from the front! Just steps away to your own private bayside beach or an easy walking distance through the dune easement to the Gulf side sugar sand beaches. Bring your chairs and cooler and enjoy the Gorgeous Gulf without any of the hassles of parking or permits.

Our pet friendly property is located on a quiet cul-de sac off of the main thoroughfare through the island. Our private bayside beach offers pleasantly calm waters for children and a wonderful off leash play area for your pups!

SeaDream was newly renovated as of March 2021. New paint, appliances, floorings and more. Colorfully decorated, SeaDream offers exactly the kind of sought after beach side accommodations one would hope to find for a beachside retreat. Smart TV’s for those seeking a little time indoors after a long day on the beach. A Spacious Kitchen Island for preparing family meals to be served at the indoors or on our bayside deck dining area. A three bedroom split floor plan provides just the right amount of privacy to travel comfortably with your family or friends. Did we mention we’re pet friendly? We strongly encourage bringing ALL of your loved ones, fur babies too!

SeaDream is a Fishermans paradise! With a private bay beach you can feel free to cast away without needing your fishing license or worrying about about the hassles of permits. No need to worry about someone else catching “your fish” either!

Dauphin Island is still largely untouched by the high rises, condos and large developments of many coastal communities. This provides for a true “Island Time” type of getaway.

Our property manager can suggest scenic historic spots, places to buy and eat locally caught fish, and more!

We also have a pet friendly Bed and Breakfast small hotel in New Orleans and you can benefit from reduced packages if you want to visit Dauphin Island, plus stop in New Orleans too!

Keywords: House on narrow western part of island, directly on beach overlooking north bay (shallow, calm waters, very private beach). Gulf beach, with breakers, directly across street, with easy access. See both bodies of water from inside house

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS BEFORE INSTANTLY BOOKING, PLEASE WRITE YOUR MESSAGE OR QUESTION TO DEBORAH S., YOUR PROPERTY HOST.

Property manager

Deborah Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Security deposit will be charged if violated

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet Fee Varies Based on Size, # and Age.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Sea Dream Cottage on the Water Kids of all Ages Come Play Relax!

About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 6 min drive
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 11 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, waterfront sandy bayside beach & pathway to Gulf Beach. Dog Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, waterfront sandy bayside beach & pathway to Gulf Beach. Dog Friendly. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, waterfront sandy bayside beach & pathway to Gulf Beach. Dog Friendly. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, waterfront sandy bayside beach & pathway to Gulf Beach. Dog Friendly. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island vacation home is steps from Dauphin Island Beaches and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Private, waterfront sandy bayside beach & pathway to Gulf Beach. Dog Friendly. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ravi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home and location
Nice location and easy to get to, great communications with property manager and owners, will definitely come back. Unfortunately, had to cut stay short due to hurricane but otherwise the location and property were perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach house
This is a beautiful beachfront property with lots of extra amenities. The kitchen was very well stocked, plenty of sand toys, boogie boards, chairs and much more. The property manager is an amazing lady that was extremely helpful was in contact with us shortly after booking all the way up until after we left to answer any questions we had. They also own the house next door, we look forward to booking both next yr for our family and extended family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog Friendly Bay Side Home
Three bedrooms was perfect for 2 adults, 3 kiddos, and a dog. Bay was always calm for swimming and never crowded. The gulf wasn't too far of a walk. Bring bug spray or pants and loose long sleeves for the walk out to the water due to mosquitoes, though the skeeters are worse some days over others. House was in good shape, loved the couch covers so pup could sit with us without worry. Back deck was perfect to watch the bay and eat outside. Hoses under the house and on the deck helped reduce the sand we brought in! Overall, would stay again unless we try to stay on the Gulf side next time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeremy p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy place to relax
Was a comfortable place to relax with our family. Like the description says, definitely pet friendly and house was clean and made us feel at home. Would suggest bringing some dvds if you want to watch movies, we had issues with the wifi every evening around 8pm it would go out and was spotty during the day. Only part of the descriptions that was off, or misunderstood on my part, was the deck. The photos makes it look like wr had one of the decks on the water, but it was a small deck (approx 8,10’) that was sitting in the sand. Overall, was a nice house and we really enjoyed the quiet setting and the privacy of the beach. The weather was sketchy and the public beach was a red flag while, our side was calm and enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
Fun stay. We loved the location the house was perfect for our needs. The sunsets magnificent! The beach’s were fab! Most of all loved that it was off season 😎
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dauphin Getaway
Loved the location of the property. Added bonus it is dog friendly. Was a little cooler than I was hoping for. But shame on me for not doing my homework. So it was a stay inside and relax.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get Away
Peaceful place to get away. Loved sitting on the back porch swing overlooking the bay watching birds and dolphins. Later, walking out the front door over to the Gulf and finding seashells. The house was very nice and clean. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kayleigh H.

Nice little beach spot
We chose Sea Dream because we wanted to bring our dogs to the beach. The house and Dauphin Island in general were super dog friendly, which we loved. The property manager was helpful and knowledgeable when we asked for recommendations. A few things keeping the place from being 5 stars: the bath towels and sheets were dingy and gray, the grill was super dirty and rusty, and the couches were very uncomfortable. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but would choose someplace with nicer amenities if we weren’t traveling with dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway
We stayed for a quick getaway to relax and recharge. We enjoyed our stay and spent most of our time on the back decks. very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian K., Mt Juliet, Tennesse

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of the sound
We very much enjoyed our stay and did not want to return home at the end of the week. The cabin is clean and the location is great - just stroll down the garden to the sound and dip your toes in the warm water. The public beach at the end of the island is clean, and very easy to reach from the cabin - and is highly recommended for the sand and warm waters. Dauphin Island has a number of good places to eat, including restaurants with live music. The island is laid back but still has a Fort, an Aquarium, a Bird Sanctuary and a Ferry to the mainland to keep you busy! The only word of caution is to ensure that you bring snacks and drinks as the cabin does not have a 'welcome pack' to get you going.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Barbi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat time
Beds are comfortable, living room furniture is quite outdated and uncomfortable. Overall enjoyed the stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Gem !
We truly enjoyed our time at Sea Dream. It was a much needed island oasis for us and our pups. What made is so special was the immersion into the beautiful bay, most amazing sunsets, easy stroll to the gulf and great neighbors. Having such a large backyard and water access was a super asset! The decks were comfortable and the home is excellent for rest and relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation home
We loved this house. Spacious and clean, kitchen well stocked for cooking. Maybe add a brownie pan…but my girls made due with what was there! The bay views from the back deck were amazing. The gulf side was not crowded and the water was so calm. Nearby restaurants, aquarium and shopping. We love quaint little beach towns and this did not disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Dauphin Island Home
The house was clean and exactly as advertiaed. On the bay (which my kid and dogs loved) and a very short walk to the beach on the Gulf (which was not crowded ever). Deb the manager was great to work with. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anya G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach vacation
We loved the low key r&r vibe of Dauphin Island. This house was great for our family of 7. Our 4 and 7 year old absolutely loved playing in the bay acess right out the back door. We were able to see dolphins, fish, crabs, frogs and other wildlife right from the deck. One note to travelers that we had to learn and adjust to is that most restaurants close earlier and have a difficult time having tables for larger parties later of an evening. Overall beautiful house, helpful and communive management, easy check in and out, and a beautiful place to vacation. We would definitely recommend staying and hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Dream house
The house was beautiful and very nice the view was wonderful on the bay and you can see the ocean .the manger was very nice and answered any question i had very quick. The king beds we nice to sleep on .over all we had a blast on the island only bad thing is almost everything closes at 9 pm .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
the Perfect Getaway Spot
We booked a week stay for my in-laws. They said it was the best trip they have ever been on! Each morning they drank their coffee on the deck, and looked out at the water. They had their fur babies with them. The most relaxing, awesome trip was their description! And the host Deborah is awesome and so responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beach Home!
We have traveled a lot and this is one of our best rentals to date! I love details when picking houses so hope this info is helpful. Location: home backs up to the bay and you literally walk through the large backyard to the little beach area. We rented kayaks (salty dog delivered to the house) and LOVED paddling in the bay! To the beach: walk out the front, cut through an open area with houses (easy cut through), walk across the not-busy road and BAM - on the white sandy beach of The Gulf! About the beach: LOVELY, NOT CROWDED!! Gorgeous beach front homes to enjoy as you walk, everyone was so friendly. DOG FRIENDLY and we saw many with furry babies. About the house: great front decking with a gate so dogs couldn't escape. Pretty, fresh colors in the wide open plan: kitchen with large bar open to living room and an adorable nook w/ additional seating (great for yoga and if you have little, for their toys). Laundry room off kitchen was hugely helpful! Kitchen very well stocked for cooking meals, lots of silverware, plates/bowls/glasses, wine glasses and coffee cups. Grill provided (bring charcoal). Bedrooms: 2 comfy king beds, adult kids slept in the bunk beds. For reference, 2 couples and 2 adult kids and there was plenty of room for all 6 of us. Back deck: So much decking and seating for morning coffee and evening cocktails, picnic table was fun! You can rinse the sand off under the decking or up on it (two spots - so helpful). Gated so dogs loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful
Was extremely quiet! Compared to the crazy busy of a panama city style beach. Very much needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
We had a great time in this house! Had fun fishing on the bay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sad we just left
This was our first time coming to Dauphin Island and we were not disappointed. If your looking for a peaceful time and and super friendly people, this is the place to come. Our house was very clean and well furnished. Plus they are very dog friendly. The whole island is. There wasn’t one outdoor place we couldn’t take her. We definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom i.

Liked: Cleanliness
SeaDreams
Fairly easy going through the Rental process
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Time
The house was actually better than expected. The pictures don’t really do this little gem justice. The beds were nice and comfortable. When they say pet friendly, they mean it. The house had puppy pads, sheets for the puppies, poop bags etc. and of course the gates off the porches to keep our fur babies safe. It rained most of the time we were there and the weather got ready bad and windy a few nights, we felt the house was really solid. The only suggestions we had were the couches were futons and since we had to spend so much time in the house we used them a lot and they were not comfortable at all. I did let Deb know and she was right on it with the owners letting them know about our suggestion. The grass needed mowing, but it was extremely too wet so I completely understand why it couldn’t be mowed while we were there. All in all, it was a great house and I’d have to give it 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding place
Clean property Great views Owner was great to deal with throughout the process Only tip…get groceries before going on island
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Break
We had a wonderful, relaxing week at the beach house!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023